Between Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia: $29 for the Northeast Regional train and $79 for the Acela

Between New York City and Boston: $39 for the Northeast Regional and $79 for the Acela

Between New York City and Washington, D.C.: $39 for the Northeast Regional and $121 for the Acela

Between Los Angeles and Seattle: $85

Between Chicago and Denver: $79

The sale prices are available only for one-way Coach Class fares. Upgrades to Business Class or sleeping accommodations are not permitted. Other restrictions: Sale prices are not available at all times and on all routes. Once purchased, tickets are nonrefundable.

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People for Urban Progress (PUP), an Indianapolis-based nonprofit specializing in advancing civic sustainability, has partnered with Amtrak to re-purpose leather seat covers from 20 refreshed Amtrak Acela Express train sets. Instead of heading to landfill, they will be transformed into luxury bags. Amtrak

Acela Express trains that can reach 150 mph. This makes it the fastest railroad in the Americas, and among the ten fastest in the world. It travels from Washington, D.C. to Boston with stops in Philadelphia and New York and elsewhere. Courtesy of Amtrak /Chuck Gomez

Amtrak is refreshing the interiors of its current Acela trainsets before the next-generation Acela fleet debuts in 2021. These seat materials from the current Acela trainsets were retired after about 10 years of service. Amtrak

Here, the Amtrak Acela leather seat parts arrive at PUP facilities. PUP designers had to separate the leather from the foam seat, dry clean the leather utilizing an environmentally friendly process and then cut the leather and sew it together to create each product. People for Urban Progress

Here, the Amtrak Acela leather seat parts arrive at PUP facilities. PUP designers had to separate the leather from the foam seat, dry clean the leather utilizing an environmentally friendly process and then cut the leather and sew it together to create each product. People for Urban Progress

The first launch of the Amtrak Collection designed by PUP includes slate blue luxury leather bags. The collection has totes, backpacks and a dopp kit. Approximately 2,500 bags are expected to roll out in small-batch releases during the next 10 to 12 months. People for Urban Progress

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Amtrak has revealed the interiors on its new Acela Express fleet on the Northeast Corridor. The new trains are scheduled to enter service in 2021. Each seat in the new Acela trainsets will be equipped with dual tray tables providing customers with a large and small table option. ALSTOM SA 2018. Design & Styling / AVELIA Liberty ™

The new trainsets will include Wi-Fi, an advanced seat reservation system, and LED screens in each train car that will provide real time information. ALSTOM SA 2018. Design & Styling / AVELIA Liberty ™

There are four-person tables and fixed-position chairs close together, a configuration promoting conversation. Shown here are passengers Caitlin and Jason, an couple fresh from hiking in the northwest. Barry D. Wood for USA TODAY

Travelers who have splurged for a roomette will sleep laying down in a snug compartment with facilities, including a shower, close by. Shown here is Stephen, a sleeping car attendant. Barry D. Wood for USA TODAY